Crime in Horsley Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,031 crimes were recorded in Horsley Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 106.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Horsley Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Horsley Hill
- Types of crime in Horsley Hill
- Horsley Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Horsley Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Horsley Hill
- Demographics of Horsley Hill
- Questions about crime in Horsley Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (352), anti-social behaviour (319) and criminal damage and arson (97) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,089th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Horsley Hill | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,031 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.3 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 9,695 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Horsley Hill of any year here (1,031 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,031 | 106.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,178 | 121.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,487 | 153.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,351 | 139.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,189 | 122.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,269 | 130.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,054 | 108.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,075 | 110.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,087 | 112.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 85 |
| July 2026 | 126 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 125 |
| April 2026 | 95 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 71 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 89 |
| September 2025 | 109 |
Compared with England and Wales, Horsley Hill recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.1 times the national rate), other crime (81% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (48% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (56% below) and other theft (47% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 44 to 59 and anti-social behaviour rose from 277 to 319, while public order fell from 85 to 52 and vehicle crime fell from 33 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 352 | 36.3 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 319 | 32.9 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 97 | 10.0 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 6.1 | 8.5 | +34% |
| Public order | 52 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Other crime | 37 | 3.8 | 2.1 | +3% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -31% |
| Burglary | 29 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.2 | 5.0 | -36% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Horsley Hill; the highest is Beacon and Bents (252.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Harton (68.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Horsley Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westoe | 549 | 72.9 | -31% |
| Harton | 563 | 68.5 | -36% |
| West Park | 1,111 | 144.2 | +36% |
| Beacon and Bents | 1,951 | 252.2 | +137% |
| Cleadon Park | 543 | 73.7 | -31% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,889 | 188.3 | +77% |
| Whiteleas | 738 | 86.5 | -19% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 924 | 106.6 | 0% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Horsley Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (184).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 184 |
| On or near Seafield Terrace | 64 |
| On or near Woodbine Street | 62 |
| On or near Cheshire Grove | 32 |
| On or near Redwell Lane | 32 |
| On or near Baltic Court | 30 |
| On or near St Cuthbert'S Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Sydenham Terrace | 25 |
| On or near Dartford Road | 24 |
| On or near Norham Avenue South | 24 |
Of the 712 crimes in Horsley Hill with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 319 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 269 | 37.8% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 216 | 30.3% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 200 | 28.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.7% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% | 3.1% |
Horsley Hill has an estimated population of 9,695 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), more social housing (24%, against 17%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Horsley Hill average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Horsley Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Horsley Hill a safe place to live?
Horsley Hill recorded 106.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,089th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Horsley Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 352 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (319).
Is crime in Horsley Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horsley Hill was down 12% on the year before: 1,031 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,178 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Horsley Hill?
About 9,695 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Horsley Hill?
Horsley Hill is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.